TheatreSchool Classes

Teen (9th-12th Grade)

High school performers sharpen their craft with musical theatre and playwriting classes.

Tuition

Ways to Pay

1 payment $570 (full year)  ·  2 payments $285 (Aug 1 & Jan 1)
Monthly $95/month

Enrollment is accepted on a rolling basis. All classes are held at the Charleston Stage: West Ashley.

Class Offerings

Classes for Teen (9th-12th Grade)

Introduction to Playwriting

Saturdays

What makes a story a story? In this collaborative storytelling course, published playwright Caedon Venné breaks playwriting down into its most fundamental pieces. By the end of the course, students will have written their own short plays and will leave with a fundamental understanding of how great stories are told.

Register for Introduction to Playwriting (Saturday) →

9th-12th Grade Musical Theatre

Tuesdays

Designed for high school students who want to develop their skills as musical theatre performers. Students explore acting, singing, and movement through scene work, songs, and choreography, learning to integrate all three elements to create dynamic, confident performances. This class builds stage presence, teamwork, and a strong foundation for future musical theatre opportunities.

  • Develop acting, singing, and movement skills in musical theatre contexts
  • Analyze characters and scripts to enhance storytelling through song and scene work
  • Strengthen vocal technique, projection, and expressive delivery
  • Learn choreography and musical timing for solo and ensemble pieces
  • Practice memorization, rehearsal techniques, and professional performance habits
  • Build ensemble collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills
  • Increase stage presence and confidence for performance and auditions
  • Apply theatre etiquette and professional standards in rehearsals and performances

Register for 9th-12th Grade Musical Theatre (Tuesday) →